University of North Carolina

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University of North Carolina

The University of North Carolina (pronunciation: /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti ɒv ˈnɔːrθ kærəˈlaɪnə/) is a multi-campus public university system composed of all 16 of North Carolina's public universities, as well as the NC School of Science and Mathematics, the nation's first public residential high school for gifted students.

Etymology

The University of North Carolina was named for the state in which it was founded, North Carolina, which itself was named after King Charles I of England (Carolina is Latin for "Charles' Land"). The university's name reflects its status as the oldest public university in the United States, having been founded in 1789.

Related Terms

  • Public University: A university that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or subnational government, as opposed to private universities.
  • North Carolina: A state in the southeastern region of the United States.
  • King Charles I of England: King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649.
  • NC School of Science and Mathematics: An academically selective school, located in Durham, North Carolina, that teaches students in the 11th and 12th grades.
  • 1789: The year the University of North Carolina was founded.

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